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We are so excited to work with some amazing NWHPEC members as we partner with the Vancouver Public Schools this week to teach Lean and 6S to the Welding and Fabrication students as we organize their lab and transform their thinking. Here is the news release: High school welding and fabrication students receive industry advice to improve efficiency, safety - 02/06/19 Students at Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies are learning how to improve efficiency and safety in their school's welding and fabrication lab. Professionals from eight Pacific Northwest companies are spending a week at the school to mentor students as they learn about "lean" principles by applying "6S" practices. These practices help reduce accidents and increase quality and productivity while also building leadership, collaboration and communication skills. Mentors include professionals from…

We are so grateful for all of you who hosted tours and classes, shared best practices, and engaged with people outside your organization this year.  Together, we will continue to move our companies forward as we strive to create a culture of continuous improvement by developing capability in our people.

Kata Practitioner Day: Online Event!  Bringing a Kata Practitioner Day DIRECT to you! Date:  November 16, 2017 Time:  7:00AM – 12:30PM (Continental breakfast & lunch are provided) Loc:   Biamp Systems:  10575 SW Cascade Ave., Tigard, OR Cost:  $50 per person.  Payment can be made via credit card or check made payable to NWHPEC.  Payment must be received no later than one week prior to this event.  Cancellations will be honored up to one week prior to the event.  Please note:  A 10% fee will be assessed for canceling your attendance if payment was made via credit card.  “No shows” will not receive a refund or account credit. What this session is about: Mike Rother’s book, Toyota Kata, launched a revolution of sorts. The book gave birth to a passionate community of…

Video Promo:  https://youtu.be/jjeVUmOGePY  Click on this link to view a short promotional ad describing the EMDS event, the importance of EMDS, and how and where it fits in organizations. **The Enterprise Management Development System (EMDS) Overview Session is intended for a large audience and is a standalone event.  The EMDS Workshop is intended for a very small audience, 24 maximum participants, held at Biamp Systems.  To ensure the highest number of companies participate in the Workshop, no more than two people per company will be given seats.  Workshop attendee’s must also attend the Overview Session. EMDS Overview Session Details: Date:    Tuesday, November 8th Time:   8:00am – 5:00pm Loc:      Montgomery Park, Banquet Room:  2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland, OR  97210 Intended Audience:  CEOs, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Executive Leaders, General Managers, Lean Leaders,…

Date:  Tuesday, April 5th Time:  7:30am - 3:45pm Loc:  Sheldon Manufacturing:  300 N. 26th Ave., Cornelius, OR  97113 Agenda:  Included in this post Sheldon Learning Tour Agenda 4-05-2016

Dates:    Wednesday, May 4th & Thursday, May 5th Time:   7:30am – 4:30pm Loc:      Milwaukee Electronics, 1140 NW 3rd Ave., Canby, OR 97013 Intended Audience:  Lean Leaders, Managers, Champions, and Change Agents:  Those charged with disseminating and teaching problem solving in their organization. Member Fee:     $425.00 per person (fee includes Tuesday’s Overview Session).  Payment can be made via credit card or check made payable to NWHPEC.  Payment must be received no later than one week prior to this event.  Cancellations will be honored up to one week prior to the event.  Please note:  A 10% fee will be assessed for canceling your attendance if payment was made via credit card.  “No shows” will not receive a refund or account credit. Past Workshop attendees said: “The whole Workshop was fun & great.  A really…